On Assignment

Reporter Elizabeth Lee joins On Assignment's Philip Alexiou to talk about the rise of the so-called "Boba generation" of young Asian-Americans. The name is linked to Boba tea (also known as bubble tea) -- a popular non-alcoholic drink, filled with large, chewy tapioca pearls. The sweetened tea is connecting Asians across Southern California and helping drive a shift in what it means to be Asian in the U.S.

Asian-American Cool (VOA On Assignment June 21)

Published June 21, 2013

Reporter Elizabeth Lee joins On Assignment's Philip Alexiou to talk about the rise of the so-called "Boba generation" of young Asian-Americans. The name is linked to Boba tea (also known as bubble tea) -- a popular non-alcoholic drink, filled with large, chewy tapioca pearls. The sweetened tea is connecting Asians across Southern California and helping drive a shift in what it means to be Asian in the U.S.

On Assignment

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Broadcast every Friday, On Assignment showcases the best of VOA reporting across the globe, giving front-line journalists the chance to share their experiences from the field, including some of the most challenging and dangerous trouble spots in the world. Each week, hosts Imran Siddiqui and Alex Villarreal give viewers a backstage pass to meet our reporters in the field and hear the stories behind the headlines.

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